Ezekiel 13:6

Arabic KEH Ketab El Hayat (كتاب الحياة)

إِنَّمَا رُؤْيَاهُمْ بَاطِلَةٌ، وَعِرَافَتُهُمْ كَاذِبَةٌ. يَقُولُونَ: يَقُولُ الرَّبُّ، وَالرَّبُّ لَمْ يُرْسِلْهُمْ، وَمَعَ ذَلِكَ يَطْمَعُونَ فِي تَحْقِيقِ كَلِمَتِهِمْ.

What Does This Mean?

This verse from Ezekiel talks about false prophets who speak lies and claim they are from God, but God did not send them. They give people false hope and confirm their wrong beliefs.

Explained for Children

Imagine some kids telling others that the teacher said they could have candy, but the teacher never said that. These kids are lying, and they're making others believe something that isn't true.

Historical Background

Ezekiel, a prophet in the 6th century BCE, wrote this during the Babylonian exile. He was speaking to the Israelites who were being misled by false prophets who claimed to speak for God but were actually spreading lies.

Living It Out Today

Today, we might encounter people who claim to speak the truth about God but are actually leading others astray. It's important to verify their words with the Bible and not just take their word at face value.

Topics

• truth
• false prophets
• hope
• deception
• leadership
• God's word

Related Verses

• Jeremiah 23:16
• 2 Peter 2:1
• Matthew 7:15
• 1 John 4:1
• Acts 17:11

Frequently Asked Questions

How can we distinguish between true and false prophets?

True prophets confirm the Word of God, while false prophets often contradict it or give false hopes. It's important to study the Bible and cross-reference teachings with its truths.

What does it mean to 'make others to hope'?

It means these false prophets are giving people false hope based on their own lies, leading them to believe in things that are not true or promised by God.

Why does Ezekiel emphasize that the LORD did not send them?

Ezekiel wants to clarify that these false prophets are not speaking with God's authority. Their words are not from God, and people should not trust them.

How does this verse relate to today's society?

In today's society, we can encounter many voices claiming spiritual truth. This verse reminds us to be discerning and to verify any teachings against the Bible to ensure they are true.